Popular boutique hotel in downtown Toronto near transit with trendy decor and good dining

Getting Around

Hotel Ocho is a 16-minute drive, 45-minute walk or 37 minutes travel time using public transit.

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free in-room mineral water

The hotel's staff were characterized by many as being attentive and helpful

Many guests were pleased with the hotel's reasonable rates

Several reviewers praised their rooms as beautiful and functional

Cons

No on-site parking

The lack of in-room coffeemakers and mini-fridges were disappointing to a few lodgers

A few reviewers were disturbed by noise

Some guests complained about a lack of privacy due to no bathroom door

Tips For Staying Near Ontario Place

Location

Situated on a man-made island on the waterfront, just southwest of downtown Toronto, Ontario Place has been an entertainment destination for Toronto families and visitors for over 40 years. Although the waterpark, rides, attractions and restaurants of Ontario Place are temporarily closed and being redeveloped, some of the key features of the park are still open.

Currently open features of the park include the Ontario Place Marina, Budweiser Stage, Echo Beach and Atlantis Pavillion. For more information of what is currently available to do at Ontario Place please visit their website.

Centrally located and close to other downtown attractions, Ontario Place is situated across from the Canadian Exhibition grounds just off of Lakeshore Boulevard. The Gardiner Expressway can be accessed in about 3 minutes' driving time from here, while the CN Tower in downtown Toronto is a 5-minute drive away. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is an approximate 20-minute drive from the park.

Public transit does not run directly to Ontario Place, and getting there requires walking through the Canadian Exhibition grounds from the nearest streetcar or bus stop which include the TTC Exhibition Loop and the TTC Dufferin Gate Loop. Single-ride fares are $3.25 for adults while children under 12 ride free. For more fare and route information, visit the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) website.

Parking around Ontario Place is extensive, but during peak season it can be quite expensive. Event parking and the in-season rate from May 1 to October 31 is $25 per vehicle, and parking during the off season, from November 1 to April 30 is $15 per car.

While the park is closed, a number of entertainment options nearby keep traffic flowing to the Ontario Place grounds. The Molson Amphitheatre and Echo Beach both host concerts throughout the summer in their outdoor concert spaces typically attracting huge crowds.

Nearby, walking, cycling and rollerblading trails are popular with outdoor enthusiasts throughout the summer as the view over Lake Ontario and downtown is spectacular. Battery park also hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the summer season, and it's always a great place to enjoy a picnic basket and game of Frisbee with family and friends.